Are you looking for gold wire for crafting, a clasp for repairs, or chain by the meter? You'll find that white gold is often more expensive than yellow gold.
That's normal. The price of white gold per gram depends on an invisible factor: the alloy .
Is it standard white gold? Palladium grey gold? Rhodium-plated gold?
At the house of At La Fille du Sud , we supply designers and individuals with high-tech precious metals. Here are some price guidelines to help you understand the value of your components.
⚡ In Brief: The Price of 18k White Gold (2026 Estimates)
Gold Type Specificity Main Use Price Level Palladium Grey Gold Contains Palladium (13%) Threads, Granules, Creation ⭐⭐⭐ (Premium) Rhodium-plated White Gold Radiant Rhodium Bath Chains, Clasps ⭐⭐⭐ (Luxury Finish) Standard White Gold (Grey Gold) Simple alloy Classic jewelry ⭐⭐ (Standard)
1. Why is 18k white gold more expensive?
White gold does not exist in its natural state. To obtain this color, 75% yellow gold is mixed with 25% white metals.
These alloy nuances influence the price, but also the color and maintenance of the jewelry.
To understand in detail the technical and visual differences between these golds, consult our complete guide: Yellow Gold, White Gold (rhodium plated) or Grey Gold? The Technical Guide to 18k Alloys > .
Here's why our products have this specific value:
A. The Cost of Palladium (Palladium Grey Gold)
For our Gold thread And For shot , we use gold alloyed with Palladium .
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Palladium is a rare metal, whose price often rivals that of gold. (See our analysis:) Why is Palladium so expensive? > ) .
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The advantage: It makes gold naturally grey/white throughout. It is ideal for creative work (soldering, forging).
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The price: It is the most expensive alloy, but the most durable.
B. The Cost of Rhodium (Rhodium-Plated White Gold)
For our Chains and clasps , we use a "Rhodium" finish.
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The jewel is immersed in a bath of Rhodium (platinum group metal, extremely expensive).
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The advantage: A very luminous, mirror-like white shine that meets the standards of fine jewelry.
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The price: This finishing step adds value per gram.
2. Our Prices Per Gram and Per Piece
At the house of At La Fille du Sud , we sell the raw materials and finishes by weight.
For Designers: Palladium Grey Gold Thread
It is the noble raw material.
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The product: Round, annealed wire, sold by the centimeter.
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Usage: Ideal for making ring bodies or structures, because it is "white" throughout (no rhodium plating that chips off when filed).
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The price: It reflects the combined price of Gold and Palladium.
💎 Buy 18k Palladium Grey Gold Wire by the centimeter >
For Assembly: The Findings (Clasps and Rings)
Here, you pay for the mechanics and the finish.
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Clasps & Strollers : Available in Standard White Gold (grey gold), Rhodium-plated White Gold or Palladium-plated White Gold. The price includes the complexity of the mechanism.
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Open connecting rings: Opt for a white shade that remains white even when handled with pliers (Palladial Grey Gold), or for a raw grey color (Standard White Gold (Grey Gold).
💎 See our 18k White Gold Clasps and Rings >
For the Port: Chains (By the meter or finished)
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The Convict Chain by the Meter: In rhodium-plated white gold. Ideal for creating necklaces of the exact length.
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The Fine Chain (40cm): The essential basic, with a rhodium finish to shine as brightly as your diamond pendants.
💎 Discover our Rhodium-Plated White Gold Chains (Meter & Necklace) >
3. Standard, Rhodium Plated or Palladium Plated: Which to choose for your project?
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Do you manufacture (weld, file, sand)?
Take some Palladium Grey Gold (Wire, Rings, Granules). If you file rhodium-plated gold, you remove the white layer. Palladium-plated gold remains white at its core. Opt for Standard White Gold (Gray Gold) (Wire, Rings) if you want a raw gray color. -
Do you assemble or repair (threading, mounting)?
Get some Rhodium-Plated White Gold (Clasps, Chains). This is what will have the most immediate brilliance and will match commercially available jewelry.
Conclusion: Invest in the right material
The price of white gold per gram is higher than that of yellow gold, but this difference guarantees the technicality and aesthetics of your jewelry.
By choosing our findings and wires in 18k White Gold (Standard, Rhodium Plated or Palladium), you avoid alloys that create allergies or that yellow when the rhodium layer fades over the years.
Find the exact supply you need.
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Quick FAQ
What is the price difference compared to Yellow Gold?
Technical white gold (palladium or rhodium plated) costs approximately 10% to 20% more expensive than yellow gold by equal weight, due to the cost of alloy metals and surface treatment.
Can I solder your open white gold rings?
Yes, our rings in Palladium Grey Gold or Standard White Gold (non-rhodium plated) are perfect for soldering. They will not change color when heated (unlike rhodium-plated rings which can tarnish or peel).
Do you sell to individuals?
Yes, our threads, chains by the meter and clasps are available individually or by the centimeter, for professionals as well as passionate amateurs.